atomic
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If the atomic nuclei in a lump of iron were scaled up to human size, for instance, how far apart would they be from each other?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The Wende Museum in Culver City opened its doors in 2017 inside a former 1949 atomic bomb shelter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
These ultrathin materials, made from just one or a few atomic layers, have been viewed as promising candidates for building even tinier electronic devices.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
"The Strait of Hormuz represents an opportunity as precious as an atomic bomb," said Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Hiding in the smoke helps about as much as scrunching under a desk during an atomic bomb attack.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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